JEDDAH — Jeddah Municipality seized 3,699 counterfeit clothing items bearing fake sports club logos and commercial trademarks during two inspection campaigns in the south and central parts of the city. Yasser Bakhsh, director general of monitoring and addressing negative phenomena, said all counterfeit clothing was confiscated and destroyed, while 19 machines and pieces of equipment used for sewing, embroidery, printing and cutting were seized. Violators were referred to the relevant authorities to complete legal procedures. During a joint inspection in the Al Jamiah municipality district, field teams uncovered two rooms inside a residential property being used to sew, embroider and…
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Swisslog, a leading provider of data-driven warehouse automation solutions, has repositioned its proven monorail system under the new name FastMove. The updated product identity reflects enhanced customer value, with a focus on performance, flexibility, and improved equipment lifecycle for long-distance pallet transport. FastMove is a high-capacity electrified monorail system designed to move palletized goods efficiently across complex warehouse environments. Building on more than 40 years of proven Swisslog technology, this next-generation monorail solution enables companies to optimize material flow over long distances while maintaining high throughput and gentle handling of goods. Driving high pallet throughput while maintaining flexibility With…
Amanulla Khan, Regional Vice President for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa at LMNTRIX, Inc. LMNTRIX regional vice president Amanulla Khan says organisations must assume breach and be judged on how fast they detect, contain, and recover Cybersecurity has moved decisively from the server room to the boardroom, and few voices articulate that shift more clearly than Amanulla Khan, Regional Vice President for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa at LMNTRIX, Inc. Khan believes the industry’s decades-old reactive model, built on alerts, escalations and analyst availability, is no longer fit for an era in which AI has amplified the speed,…
As the official snack partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Lay’s is bringing the excitement of the tournament closer to Saudi fans through locally inspired flavors, Saudi football stars, and community-driven experiences. Ahmed El-Sheikh, CEO of MENAPAK Foods at PepsiCo, discusses how the campaign celebrates the Kingdom’s football culture while connecting it to the global game. Q: How does this Lay’s World Cup campaign bring together the passion of Saudi football fans with the brand’s global football legacy?A: As the official snack partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Lay’s has long celebrated football as a game that brings…
The milestone reflects the hospital’s commitment to advancing specialised renal care and organ donation awareness in the UAE Published: Mon 20 Jul 2026, 5:49 PM Mediclinic Middle East, has announced that Mediclinic City Hospital has successfully completed its 100th kidney transplant, marking a significant milestone in the hospital’s transplant programme and its long-standing commitment to specialised renal care. Since performing the first kidney transplant in June 2016, Mediclinic City Hospital has played an important role in expanding access to transplant services for patients with end-stage renal disease. The hospital’s transplant programme has now reached 100 procedures, offering patients an alternative…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing issued and renewed more than 274,000 commercial licenses during the first half of 2026. Ministry spokesperson Mohammed Al Rassasmah said the total included more than 97,000 newly issued commercial licenses and over 177,000 renewed licenses, highlighting the continuity of commercial activities and the Kingdom’s efforts to strengthen the business environment through streamlined digital services. During the same period, the ministry processed more than 91,000 commercial license amendments, over 43,000 requests to add commercial activities, and more than 39,000 license ownership transfers as part of its range of services for the business sector.…
Kawa Junad. Kawa Junad, Founder and Shareholder, First Iraqi Bank, explains why simplicity, trust, and everyday use cases hold the key to financial inclusion in a cash-heavy economy Iraq’s journey towards digital finance is unlike that of most markets in the region. With fewer than one-third of adults holding a bank account, the country’s transformation is not simply a shift from cash to digital payments but, for many citizens, a first step into formal financial services altogether. Building adoption in such an environment demands more than technology. Education, trust, accessibility, and a growing ecosystem of everyday use cases all play…
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) distributed 500 food baskets to the most vulnerable groups in Batha Province, Republic of Chad, benefiting 3,000 people. The assistance is part of Saudi Arabia’s relief and humanitarian efforts through KSrelief to support needy and affected people worldwide. Source: Riyadh Daily
ASIR — Saudi Border Guard arrested four Ethiopian nationals in the Asir Region for attempting to smuggle 34 kilograms of hashish. Border Guard land patrols in the Raboua Sector of the Asir Region arrested the suspects for violating the Border Security Law after they were caught attempting to smuggle the narcotic substance. Authorities said the necessary preliminary legal procedures had been completed, and the suspects, along with the seized drugs, were referred to the competent authority. The Border Guard urged the public to report any information related to drug smuggling or trafficking by calling 911 in Makkah, Riyadh and the…
MAKKAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced a multiple-entry Umrah visa that allows pilgrims to enter Saudi Arabia multiple times over a one-year period and stay in the Kingdom for up to 90 days in total. Valid for 365 days from the date of issuance, the visa enables pilgrims to make multiple visits throughout its validity period. The total permitted stay of 90 days is calculated cumulatively based on the number of days spent in the Kingdom during each visit. The ministry clarified, however, that the multiple-entry Umrah visa cannot be used to enter Saudi Arabia during…